Former AU chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma alleges that money was used to influence African National Congress (ANC) leadership contests. In particular, she has claimed that Fikile Mbalula distributed funds at a clinic during the ANC’s 2022 conference. Mbalula rejects the allegation, denying that he handed out money or took part in any attempt to secure support through payments.
The dispute centers on whether alleged cash handouts affected internal ANC leadership outcomes connected to the 2022 conference. Dlamini-Zuma’s claims are framed as efforts to sway ANC leadership decisions, while Mbalula’s denial responds directly to the specific allegation involving a clinic and the timing during the 2022 conference.
No additional evidence or responses from other parties are included in the provided reports. The matter remains a political allegation and counter-allegation between Dlamini-Zuma and Mbalula.
